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Network Planning, Design & Optimisation

Core Offerings

Imperatives for Optimisation

RF optimisation remains one of the key challenges in any network.

Identifying potential faults in the network and resolving them before

they affect network performance.

Rectifying causes of faults affecting network performance.

Leads to efficient use of the spectrum.

Optimisation Overview

Need for optimisation

Network issues that may generate a requirement
Perceived reduction in network quality.
Indications from network performance monitoring.
Subscriber's experience of using the network.

Maximising the use of existing infrastructure.

Operators wants to ensure the best returns on investment.

Introduction of new services.

Maximise existing resources to accommodate new services such as GPRS.
Change in original design parameters.

Flawed original design in format.

Original design information has changed.
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Network Lifecycle

Licence
Award

Swap
Management
(If required)

Network
Planning
Network Lifecycle

Continuous
Optimisation

Network
Rollout
Pre Launch
Optimisation

RF Optimisation

Pre Launch Virtual Continuous

Swap
Optimisation Centre
Optimisation
Optimisation
Management
(If required)

- BTS upgrade

Virtual Optimisation
- BTS re-homing Centre
- BSC re-parenting
- Transmission Re-engineering

Pre Launch Optimisation

Pre Launch
Optimisation

Objectives

High rate of integrations

Continuous
Optimisation

Low traffic (Pre-launch or launch)

Predominantly drive data dependant

Swap
Management

Optimisation Process Single site verification

Pre Launch
Optimisation

Site
Identification

RF Site
Audit

Coverage
Verification

Continuous
Optimisation

Reconfiguration

Parameter
verification
Fail

Swap
Management

Problem
Analysis
Site
Acceptance

Pass

Optimisation Process Drive Test Based

Pre Launch
Optimisation

Cluster
Identification

Site
Identification

Cluster
Stimulation

Site
Acceptance

Cluster
Preparation

Continuous
Optimisation

Drive Test

Data Analysis

Reconfiguration

Fail

Swap
Management

Problem
Analysis
Cluster
Analysis

Pass

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Cluster Analysis
Determine clusters for acceptance
Characterise performance

Drive Test
Results

Ensure correct site configuration

Parameter Setting
Neighbors
Powered
Stable

Drive tests
OMC
Data

Simulation
Data

Process data
Call statistics
Key measurement events
Neighbor analysis
Key measurement data
Analysis
Remodelling
Reconfiguration
Parameters
Neighbors
Report Hardware
Requirements
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Cluster Reconfiguration

Pre Launch
Optimisation

Continuous
Optimisation

Hardware
Optimisation

Cell parameter
optimisation

Antenna Reorientation

Handover parameters

Antenna Down tilt

Power planning

Antenna Relocation

Neighbour list reconfiguration

Antenna Height adjustment

Frequency planning

Masthead Amplifiers

Swap
Management

Performance Monitoring

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Pre Launch Optimization

Pre Launch
Optimisation

Off Site

Parameter
Analysis
Process Creation

Continuous
Optimisation

KPI Definition
KPI Reporting
Functionality
Asses
Training

Swap
Management

Config Management

What GTL can do for

you

On Site

Cluster
Identification
Cluster
Preparation
Drive Testing
Drive Analysis
Modelling
Network
Reconfigure
Cluster Monitoring
Model Calibration

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KPIs to be Monitored
Based on performance of a Network & Cell
Network

Network /
Town Level

KPI

Target

(TBD : To Be Decided)

Type

CSR (%)

93%

Performance

CSSR (%)

95%

Performance

DCR (%)

5%

Performance

TCH Blocking

2%

Performance

3%

Performance

CSR (%)

90%

Performance

CSSR (%)

92%

Performance

DCR (%)

10%

Performance

TCH Blocking

4%

Performance

SDCCH Blocking

6%

Performance

KPI Deciding
Factor

TBD upon
checking trend
to maintain the
performance of
the network
and to improve

SDCCH
Blocking

Cell Level

TBD upon
checking trend
to maintain the
performance of
the network
and to improve

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KPIs to be Monitored
Based on performance of a Network & Cell
Network

Network /
Town Level

KPI

Target

(TBA : To Be Accepted)

Type

Downlink Rx Qual

TBA

Performance

Uplink Rx Qual

TBA

Performance

FER

TBA

Performance

TBA

Performance

TBA

Performance

Data Through
output

KPI Deciding
Factor

TBD upon
checking trend
to maintain the
performance of
the network
and to improve

Data
Accessibility
Downlink Rx Qual
Uplink Rx Qual

Cell Level

FER
Data Through

TBA
TBA
TBA

TBA

output
Data Accessibility

TBA

Performance
Performance
Performance

Performance

TBD upon
checking trend
to maintain the
performance of
the network
and to improve

Performance
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Reports
Deliverables
Pre Launch
Optimisation

Pre Launch Optimization

Cell / Cluster Drive Test and Analysis Report.
Quality issues identification and RX lev, RX Qual, TCH Blocking,
SDCCH Drop,HO Issues, Call drop problems, and call set up
issues analysis.

Continuous
Optimisation

Cell / Cluster Optimisation Report.

RF parameters audit and tuning : neighbour site list, power
parameters, HO parameters, etc.
Antenna engineering tuning.

Swap
Management

Cell / cluster Optimisation and tuning to reach acceptance criteria.

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Reports
Traffic Statistics Analysis Report.

Pre Launch
Optimisation

Network Analysis and Optimisation Report.

Cell, cluster, Network drive test reports from post processing tool.
RF coverage and quality assessment report.

Continuous
Optimisation

Radio and system Parameters audit and tuning report.

Optimisation Report.

Acceptance Report.

Swap
Management

Interference Measurement.

Updated network site database.

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Continuous Optimisation

Pre Launch
Optimisation

Objectives
Maintaining the traffic rate within medium to low

To achieve more stability in neighbour/ pilot

Continuous
Optimisation

Minimisation of integration Issues

Reducing operational cost

Swap
Management

Predominantly OMC R Stats and Counters

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Continuous Optimisation

Pre Launch
Optimisation

Continuous
Optimisation

Customer Faults

Trouble Tickets

CM Data

Call Trace

Drive Test Results

Alarms

Network
Performance
Targets

Fault
Resolution

Service Level
OMC
Status

Performance

Cell
Prioritisation

Swap
Management
Fault

Reports

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Optimisation Process Drive Test Based

Determine clusters for acceptance

Pre Launch
Optimisation

Characterise performance
Ensure correct site configuration

Parameter Setting
Neighbors
Powered
Stable

Drive tests

Continuous
Optimisation

Process data
Call statistics
Key measurement events
Neighbor analysis
Key measurement data
Analysis

Swap
Management

Remodelling
Reconfiguration
Parameters
Neighbors
Report Hardware
Requirements
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Cluster Reconfiguration

Pre Launch
Optimisation

Continuous
Optimisation

Hardware
Optimisation

Cell parameter
optimisation

Antenna Reorientation

Handover parameters

Antenna Down tilt

Power planning

Antenna Relocation

Neighbour list reconfiguration

Antenna Height adjustment

Frequency planning

Masthead Amplifiers

Swap
Management

Performance Monitoring

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Continuous Optimization

Pre Launch
Optimisation

Off site

Audit

What GTL can do

for you

On Site

OMC Reporting

Benchmarking
Cell Prioritisation

Continuous
Optimisation

Process Control
Config
Management

Fault Resolution

KPI Definition

Drive testing

KPI Reporting

Swap
Management

Functionality
Asses
Training

Change
recommend
Network
Reconfigure
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KPIs to be Monitored
Based on performance of a Network & Cell
Network

Network /
Town Level

KPI

Target

(TBD : To Be Decided)

Type

CSR (%)

93%

Performance

CSSR (%)

95%

Performance

DCR (%)

5%

Performance

TCH Blocking

2%

Performance

3%

Performance

CSR (%)

90%

Performance

CSSR (%)

92%

Performance

DCR (%)

10%

Performance

TCH Blocking

4%

Performance

SDCCH Blocking

6%

Performance

KPI Deciding
Factor

TBD upon
checking trend
to maintain the
performance of
the network
and to improve

SDCCH
Blocking

Cell Level

TBD upon
checking trend
to maintain the
performance of
the network
and to improve

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KPIs to be Monitored
Based on performance of a Network & Cell
Network

Network /
Town Level

KPI

Target

(TBA : To Be Accepted)

Type

Downlink Rx Qual

TBA

Performance

Uplink Rx Qual

TBA

Performance

FER

TBA

Performance

TBA

Performance

TBA

Performance

Data Through
output

KPI Deciding
Factor

TBD upon
checking trend
to maintain the
performance of
the network
and to improve

Data
Accessibility
Downlink Rx Qual
Uplink Rx Qual

Cell Level

FER
Data Through

TBA
TBA
TBA

TBA

output
Data Accessibility

TBA

Performance
Performance
Performance

Performance

TBD upon
checking trend
to maintain the
performance of
the network
and to improve

Performance
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Reports
Deliverables
Pre Launch
Optimisation

Continuous Optimisation

Radio network measurement and analysis report

Continuous
Optimisation

Containing signal strength, Quality, Time advance,Path loss,

Frequency distribution, Neighbour selection.

BSS/ RAN parameter adjustment report

Neighbour optimisation parameter, BTS/ MS power control,

Intracell handover, Hierarchy cell structure & cell load sharing.

Swap
Management

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Reports
Worst cell optimization report

Pre Launch
Optimisation

TCH Blocking, SDCCH Blocking, Signal Strength, Bad Quality,

Timing Advance, Sudden Loss, Other Reasons.

Coverage Analysis report

Continuous
Optimisation

Drive test, Worst cell, site survey,Antenna rigging.

Capacity Analysis & Recommendation Report

Swap
Management

Dynamic full and half rate, Cell load sharing,Hierarchy cell structure,
Dynamic allocation of SDCCH.

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Swap Management

Pre Launch
Optimisation

Objectives

High rate of integrations

Continuous
Optimisation

High traffic (Pre-Cut and Post Cut)

Predominantly drive data dependant

Swap
Management

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Swap Management

Pre Launch
Optimisation

Swap Planning

Default Parameter

Continuous
Optimisation

Parameter Mapping

Validation of Neighbour, BSIC and MAIO

Swap
Management

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Swap Process Pre / Post verification

Pre Launch
Optimisation

Site
Identification

RF Site
Audit

Coverage
Verification

Continuous
Optimisation

Reconfiguration

Parameter
verification
Fail

Swap
Management

Problem
Analysis
Site
Acceptance

Pass

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Swap Process Cluster Based

Pre Launch
Optimisation

Cluster
Identification

Site
Identification

Cluster
Stimulation

Site
Acceptance

Cluster
Preparation

Continuous
Optimisation

Drive Test

Data Analysis

Reconfiguration

Fail

Swap
Management

Problem
Analysis
Cluster
Analysis

Pass

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Cluster Analysis
Determine clusters for acceptance
Drive Test
Results

Characterise performance
Ensure correct site configuration

OMC
Data

Simulation
Data

Parameter Setting
Neighbors
Powered
Stable

Drive tests
Process data
Call statistics
Key measurement events
Neighbor analysis
Key measurement data
Analysis
Remodelling
Reconfiguration
Parameters
Neighbors
Report Hardware
Requirements
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Cluster Reconfiguration

Pre Launch
Optimisation

Continuous
Optimisation

Hardware
Optimisation

Cell parameter
optimisation

Antenna Reorientation

Handover parameters

Antenna Down tilt

Power planning

Antenna Relocation

Neighbour list reconfiguration

Antenna Height adjustment

Masthead Amplifiers

Swap
Management

Performance Monitoring

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Swap Optimization

Pre Launch
Optimisation

Off Site

Parameter
Analysis
Process Creation

Continuous
Optimisation

KPI Definition
KPI Reporting
Functionality
Asses

Swap
Management

Training
Config Management

What GTL can do for

you

On Site

Cluster
Identification
Cluster
Preparation
Drive Testing
Drive Analysis
Modelling
Network
Reconfigure
Cluster Monitoring
Model Calibration

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KPIs to be Monitored
Based on performance of a Network & Cell
Network

Network /
Town Level

KPI

Target

(TBA : To Be Accepted)

Type

CSR (%)

Improve

Performance

CSSR (%)

Improve

Performance

DCR (%)

Improve

Performance

TCH Blocking

Improve

Performance

Improve

Performance

KPI Deciding
Factor

TBD upon
checking trend
to maintain the
performance of
the network
and to improve

SDCCH
Blocking
CSR (%)
CSSR (%)

Cell Level

DCR (%)

TCH Blocking

SDCCH Blocking

Improve
Improve
Improve

Improve

Improve

Performance
Performance
Performance

Performance

TBD upon
checking trend
to maintain the
performance of
the network
and to improve

Performance
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KPIs to be Monitored
Based on performance of a Network & Cell
Network

Network /
Town Level

KPI

Target

Type

Downlink Rx Qual

Improve

Performance

Uplink Rx Qual

Improve

Performance

FER

Improve

Performance

Improve

Performance

Improve

Performance

Data Through
output

KPI Deciding
Factor

TBD upon
checking trend
to maintain the
performance of
the network
and to improve

Data
Accessibility
Downlink Rx Qual
Uplink Rx Qual

Cell Level

FER
Data Through

Improve
Improve
Improve

Improve

output

Data Accessibility

Improve

Performance
Performance
Performance

Performance

TBD upon
checking trend
to maintain the
performance of
the network
and to improve

Performance
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Reports
Deliverables
Pre Launch
Optimisation

Swap Management
Swap Planning Report.
Parameter mapping report
Pre Drive Test Report

Continuous
Optimisation

Verification of RF Coverage, parameters audit and tuning : neighbour site list,

Power parameters, HO parameters, etc.
Cutover Drive Test Report
Validation of RF Coverage, parameters audit and tuning : neighbour
site list, power parameters, HO parameters, etc.

Swap
Management

Post Drive Test Report.

Improvement of RF Coverage, parameters audit and tuning : neighbour
site list, power parameters, HO parameters, etc.
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Subjects to Investigate
Non-Working sites/sectors or TRXs

Pre Launch
Optimisation

In-active Radio network features like frequency hopping

Disabled GPRS
Overshooting sites coverage overlaps
Coverage holes

Continuous
Optimisation

C/I, C/A analysis

High Interference Spots
Drop Calls

Swap
Management

Capacity Problems
Other Interference Sources
Missing Neighbors
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Subjects to Investigate
One-way neighbors

Pre Launch
Optimisation

Ping-Pong Handovers
Not happening handovers
Footprint and performance of the site as per design
criteria

Continuous
Optimisation

Faulty Installations
Sites not operational
Faulty TRX
BA list error

Swap
Management

BSIC, HSN, MAIO Plan

Hopping ON or OFF

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Recommendations
Defining missing neighbor relations

Pre Launch
Optimisation

Proposing new sites or sector additions

Proposing antenna azimuth changes
Proposing antenna tilt changes
Proposing antenna type changes

Continuous
Optimisation

BTS Equipment/Filter change

Re-tuning of interfered frequencies
Adjusting HO Margins

Swap
Management

Adjusting accessibility parameters

Changing power parameters
MHA/TMA adds
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Virtual Optimisation Centre

Pre Launch
Optimisation

Remote Analytics for Design, Planning & Optimisation

to achieve minimal startup time, consistent use of
process and tools and concentrated expertise in one
location
State of the art VPO Centre vital stats:

Continuous
Optimisation

Swap
Management

Floor space:
Seating capacity:
Internet speed:
No. of RF engineers:
Total man years experience:
Tools used for VPO:

2000 Sq. Ft.

50
2 Mbps
50
10 Years
Asset
Connect
PL4 & MIPT

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Virtual Optimisation Centre

Pre Launch
Optimisation
Activities

Off shore

On shore

Benchmarking
Data Collection

Continuous
Optimisation

RF and Transmission Planning

Transmission Network Verification
RF / Line of Sight Surveys
CW Testing and Model Tuning

Swap
Management

Nominal Cell Planning

Frequency Scanning
Optimisation

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Virtual Optimisation Centre

Benefits
Pre Launch
Optimisation

Low fixed Cost regardless of the project location.

Fast Delivery Cycle and Quick deployment of project.
Cost effective especially for high cost areas.

Continuous
Optimisation

Flexible service packages to meet unique customer needs.

Ideal solution for high-risk or hard to access areas.
Expertise availability guaranteed.
Core expertise group available to service multiple project.

Swap
Management

Quick take off without tine lag to mobilize.

Uniform applications on tolls through standard processes.
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Value Proposition
Risk Sharing - KPI & SLA Based Commitments
End to End RF solution provider
RF Planning, Design and Optimisation done for
31 networks

Experience across 15 geographies

Covering 2G, 2.5G, 3G technologies

Across standards such as GSM, Edge/GPRS,

CDMA, UMTS and WiMAX

Long Standing relations With OEMs At Global

Level
Unique combination of tasks carried out Offshore
and Onshore that give cost efficiencies
Technology and vendor agnostic skill set
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Case Studies & Capabilities

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Case Study 1
On many occasions, it has been found that improper RF
cabling gave rise to wrong BCCH - Sector combination.
Corrections were initiated and post correction verifications have
been performed.

About the Client :

Hutchison Essar (Hutch), is a leading GSM network
operator in India having GSM wireless operations with
a pan Indian footage. The network has been growing
at a very high pace to address competition with more
coverage and capacity. This entails Hutch to roll out
new sites in remote areas of UP. While expanding,
Hutch wanted to have their network optimised

Business Challenge :
Hutch found RF Group of GTL a competent partner to
perform on their behalf optimization activities with
quality deliverables. In the process GTL got the
responsibility of around 240 sites (170 existing & 70
new sites) to be completed during October 2005 to
March 2006.

Project Scope :
GTL was to optimize new roll out cell sites in the
network to achieve desired results viz. call origination,
call termination, intra-cell handover, and coverage.

To find coverage footprint and associated quality plt, drive

tests were executed with two MS (MS 1-Hutch Idle mode &
MS 2 Hutch Dedicated mode) simultaneously.
This were done in and around 6km radius centering the site as
per Hutch specification.
From this drive-test data, GTL prepared coverage and quality
plot for newly commissioned site. Results were submitted to
Hutch. After achieving required results, sites were put on air
for commercial purposes.

Value Delivered :
GTL successfully completed the optimisation activity for
the project covered 170 existing sites and 70 new sites during
Oct05 to Mar06.
All sites were either in Highways or in remote locations of
eastern part of UP covering Kanpur, Lucknow, Varanasi,
Allahabad and Gorakhpur.

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Case Study 2
Project Scope :
About the Client :
Hutch is one of the leading gsm operator in India
having licenses spanning all over India. Hutch is
working with gsm 900 band and wants to expand their
network as the demand grow. So to meet quality and
coverage there is need to swap old ZTE system with
some new updated system, which can support the
gsm, gprs, edge and easily upgraded to 3G.
Hutch selected Nokia as OEM for the core part of their
network.

Business Challenge :
Nokia wanted to have resources in the outsourcing
domain increase their strength. As GTL had done lots
of work with Nokia in India so GTL seems to be
perfectly poised to rise to the need. We became
partner of choicer for Nokia to perform RF tasks in the
swap roll out process. From March 2005 to Till Date
for performed allocated tasks creditably. A few points
of project:
GSM 900 Networks.
45 sites to be swap from ZTE to Nokia.
342 New Nokia Ultra BTS
Coverage includes cities and boundaries.
Network with 19 BSCs and two switch AXE 10 from
Nokia.CSSR 94%, SDCCH Drop 2%, Handover success
rate 94%, Call drop rate 2.5%.

SoW conferred and accepted by GTL have been as follows:

Perform pre swap drive test for all 41 sites.
Prepared proficient database for Nokia
Add and delete Neighbor list.
Verification of antenna locations and azimuth.
Verifies existing Frequency Plan, recommend the changes
required.
Download the database to OMC and verify the dump.
Perform Drive Tests for sites verification on Swap night.
Perform the post swap drive test for all 45 sites.
Conduct Acceptance Test Procedure (ATP) with end customer.
Nominal Cell Planning for New 417 sites
RF survey, LOS survey and Drive Test for New Sites.
MW radio link planning for MW transmission links.
Provide a solution for the Hutch subscribers complaints.
Preparation of 2 Mbit/s transmission plan including link capacity
calculations, timeslot allocation and ET planning
Maintain the Network quality by daily monitoring KPI.

Value Delivered :
All swaps are mostly conducted at night there is around 6 sites
swap per day. As soon as swap sites bring on air our drive test
is ask to conduct the site verification drive test at each cell the
test includes database verification, sector swapping, handover
testing, neighbor list verification, call termination. After
finishing the swap now optimization is started on network level,
to meet the KPI daily statistic report are generated with the
help of Business object and results are discussed with the
customer and also suggest the necessary changes.
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GTL's Network Customer Engagement

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Maharashtra

Power Grid
Corp

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